Bio: Varney, Charles Abraham Lincoln (1865 - ?)

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----Source: Greenwood, Wis. Public Library, Greenwood, Wis. Gleaner & Family Records

Charles Abraham Lincoln Varney

 

CHARLIE A. L. VARNEY, a dealer in fresh and cured meats at Thorp, Clark County, was born in Norridgewock, Maine, April 25, 1865, the son of Hiram W. Varney, whose biography appears in this work. The latter emigrated to La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in July, 1865, remaining four years, then went to Mitchell County, Iowa, two years later to La Crosse, thence to this county in 1873, settling in Warner Township, where he still resides.

Charles A. L., our subject, was educated in the common schools of Warner Township and also attended school one year at Neillsville. He worked in the pineries in the winters and farmed and cleared land in the summers, until August, 1890, when he came to Thorp and engaged in his present business. He has a large trade, and keeps all kinds of fresh, salt and cured meats. Mr. Varney was married November 27, 1890, to Miss Nettie Vanairsdale, who was born near Saxeville, Waushara County, Wisconsin, September 15, 1869, the daughter of Garrett Vanairsdale, of Saxeville. Mr. Varney is a member of the Modern Woodman, and in his political views is a Republican.

Source: 1891 CLARK JACKSON CO. BIO HISTORY

Researchers Notes

Charles Varney belonged to the prestigious Greenwood Commercial Club and was present at the unveiling of the Peace Monument given to the city by Ernest Durig in 1937. 

Bio: Varney, Charles (A Short Sketch)